Gifts for Individual Child

Rather than seeing sponsors as a source of money, we want our children to see each sponsor as a friend and mentor who care about them. Buying or bringing expensive items for the children can create problems, including feelings of inequality between the kids.We therefore ask that visitors limit the value of a gift to a child to no more than $30. Small, meaningful gifts are a better option than something expensive. The kids love English books, pens and pencils and any other stationery items, art supplies, hair bands, earrings, necklaces, board games, and sports items (such as balls, rackets, and hula hoops-tend to be very welcome. Clothing is popular, as well as useful.

Gifts for Groups or Donations

If you would like to donate something special to an entire class or group of children, please speak to us first. We can use gifts that are shared by everyone, such as iPads and tablet computers, laptop computers, cameras, board games, or other fun items. Another way to provide extra help is to contribute to ACO projects or to help the families and communities. A sponsor may choose to provide a water well, filter to a village. While we ask sponsors not to make cash gifts to the child or their family, sponsors can fund such things as home repairs, education vouchers for the other siblings, healthcare for sick family members, or food packages. This form of creative giving can be a sustainable, meaningful way to be part of the child’s community. Read More Gifts that Matter. Back